- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Larned, KS
Larned Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larned Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200837001354
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larned Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Larned · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Larned Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Larned Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200837001354 · Larned, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 10.4:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students)
Larned Middle School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Larned Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Larned El
Fort Larned Elementary School
431 students
- Larned Sr High
Larned Sr High
234 students
- This school
Larned Middle School
177 students
What this shows Larned Middle School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larned Middle School compares
Larned Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Larned Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft Larned reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larned Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larned Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larned Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larned Middle School
How many students attend Larned Middle School?
Larned Middle School has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Larned, KS. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larned Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larned Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larned Middle School?
45.5% of students at Larned Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larned Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larned Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Larned, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larned Middle School?
Larned Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larned Middle School rank among public schools in Larned?
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ft Larned?
Besides Larned Middle School, Ft Larned also operates Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students) and Larned Sr High (234 students). See the Ft Larned district page for the complete list.